Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers A1.c How do I Solve Equations In One Variable, Including Equations Involving Absolute Values? Course 3 Lesson Presentation Lesson Presentation

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers Learn to solve equations with rational numbers.

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers m = 9 Subtract 4.6 from both sides. Once you have solved an equation it is a good idea to check your answer. To check your answer, substitute your answer for the variable in the original equation. Remember! Examples 1A: Solving Equations with Decimals. Solve. 4.4 m = – 4.6 =

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers 8.2p = –32.8 –4 p = Divide both sides by 8.2 – p 8.2 = Examples 1B: Solving Equations with Decimals Solve.

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers Examples 1C: Solving Equations with Decimals x = 18 Multiply both sides by 1.2 = 15 x 1.2 = Solve.

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers m = 3 Subtract 9.1 from both sides. Check It Out: Example 1A & 1B –6.1 m = –9.1 = Solve. A. B. 5.5b = = b 13.8 b = Divide both sides by 5.5

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers = 90 Check It Out: Example 1C y = 405 Multiply both sides by 4.5 y 4.5 = Solve. C.

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers 2727 = – 3737 n + Example 2A: Solving Equations with Fractions n – + = – – n = – 5757 Subtract from both sides Solve.

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers 1616 = 2323 y – Example 2B: Solving Equations with Fractions Find a common denominator; 6. y = 5656 =y = 2323 – y Add to both sides Solve. Simplify.

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers 5656 = 5858 x = 5858 x Simplify. Example 2C: Solving Equations with Fractions Multiply both sides by x = Solve.

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers 1919 = – 5959 n + Check It Out: Example 2A n – + = – – n = – 2323 Subtract from both sides Simplify – Solve.

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers 1212 = 3434 y – Check It Out: Example 2B Find a common denominator; 4. y = =y = 3434 – y Add to both sides Solve. Simplify.

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers 3838 = 6 19 x Simplify. Check It Out: Example 2C Multiply both sides by x = = 6 19 x 2 1 Solve = 6 19 x

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers Write an equation: Total servings Amount needed for each dessert Amount of sugar Example 7: Solving Word Problems Using Equations  = Mr. Rios wants to prepare a dessert, but only has 2 tablespoons of sugar. If each serving of the dessert has tablespoon of sugar, how many servings can he make for the party? s  = 2

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers Now solve the equation. Example 7 Continued Mr. Rios can make 4 servings = 2  s    = 2 s , or 4 s = 8383 s =  3232 Multiply both sides by Simplify.

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers Write an equation: Van’s gas tank Ratio of car’s tank to van’s tank Capacity of car’s tank = Check It Out: Example 7 g Rick’s car holds the amount of gasoline as his wife’s van. If the car’s gas tank can hold gallons of gasoline, how much gasoline can the tank in the minivan hold? =

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers Simplify = g Now solve the equation. Check It Out: Example 7 Continued The van’s gas tank holds 23 gallons of gasoline = g g = g = 23 Multiply both sides by. 3232

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers Lesson Quiz: Part 1 Solve. 1. x – 23.3 = j + = – y = y = x = j = – d 4 = d = 9

Course Solving Equations with Rational Numbers Tamara can mow acre in one hour. If her yard is 2 acres, how many hours will it take her to mow the entire yard? Lesson Quiz: Part II 5. 5 hours 2525